Versailles Boys Varsity Bowlers Now 3-1
After getting off to a tough start on the season again Ottowa Glandorf,
the Versailles Boys Varsity Bowlers have bounced back to improve their
season record to 3-1. The final score was Versailles 2,667 to OG’s
2,800. Leading the Tigers were Kenny Nagel with a 232 and Zach Marshal
with a 224. The Tigers bounced back against Van Wert at Plaza Lanes in
Celina with a final score...
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New Sports Photos Posted… Looking
back on a fun year, By George Starks
DARKE COUNTY- With 2014 coming to a quick close, I've had some time to
reflect on a few things in sports. Several schools made solid runs in
the post season at the prep level. While Darke County hasn't had a lot
to crow about in football, basketball has been another story. With high
expectations, the 2014 basketball season started off with a bang...
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Small
towns show love for one, By George Starks
PITSBURG - “It was bigger than basketball, and it was really special.
It shows the type of community they have in Pitsburg. We're extremely
appreciative of what they've done for him here. Mitch has been fighting
very hard.” Those were the words of Tri-Village coach Josh Sagester
Tuesday after the Patriots big win over Franklin Monroe at The Hangar.
Sagester was referring to 24-year-old Mitch McCabe...
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A
split decision for one hoops fan, By George Starks
PITSBURG - When the 2014-15 basketball schedule was released, Joann
Stocksdale was faced with a problem most cannot fathom. As a young
mother, the then Joann Richards was like most parents. She and her late
husband, Jack Richards, were busy raising their children, Niles and
Shaun, in Hollansburg in hopes of having a couple of Westmont Wildcats.
Due to the consolidation... read
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Patriots
defense dominates FM, By George Starks
Jets flame out early - PITSBURG- Usually when a Jet engine flames out,
it will be in mid-flight. In the case of Franklin Monroe, the Jets
engines flamed out and never made it to the runway. Tri-Village, led by
senior Damien Cook’s 25 points, put four players in double figures
Tuesday as the Patriots rolled into The Hangar and dropped a 63-33
Cross County Conference loss... read
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Edison
names Shimp as Head Volleyball Coach
Jessica ‘Shelby’ Shimp makes a return to Edison Community College to
lead the volleyball team in the upcoming 2015 season. Shimp is no
stranger to Edison Community College. Joining Edison’s Volleyball team
as the libero in 2009, Shimp received numerous accolades during her
time at Edison including Best Defensive Player and Most Valuable
Player. Upon graduating... read
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Lady
Bowlers Suffer First Loss
It was a tough week for the Lady Tigers as they rolled against the
Coldwater Cavs at Olympic Lanes in Van Wert. Nerves affected the
girls initially but they all came together and gave Coldwater a
challenge. The Tigers were ahead 69 pins heading into the five
baker games. The first game was a victory for the Tigers 906 to
854. Leading the way for the Tigers in the first game were Hannah
Niekamp (233), Megan Ward (212), and Makenzie Berning...
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Greenville
wins big GWOC North battle over Butler, By George Starks
Balsbaugh proves to be a beast in the paint - GREENVILLE- Greenville
coach Mike Bayshore got something many coaches would love to have. A
team that could string together four straight quarters of basketball.
That is exactly what the Wave coach got Friday against the Butler
Aviators in a crucial Greater Western Ohio Conference North match.
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Hawks
freeze Bees in conference win; MV puts three in double figures, By
George Starks
UNION CITY- “Sixteen uncontested shots. We missed 16 uncontested
layups.” Those were the opening thoughts of Mississinawa Valley Lady
Blackhawks coach Roger Collins Thursday after his team dumped a 57-33
Cross County Conference loss on Bethel. Absent from the lineup was
sophomore point guard Kylie Willis who suffered a bad ankle sprain in
practice Wednesday... read
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Versailles
dominates in duel setting, By George Starks
Forfeits hurt Greenville - VERSAILLES- When a team gives up seven
matches to forfeits, it doesn’t leave much room for error. Such was the
case for Greenville Tuesday. The Wave grapplers headed to the Northeast
part of the county to do battle with Versailles. With forfeits at 106,
113, 120, 126, 160, 220 and 285, Greenville stood little chance and in...
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The
Lady Bowlers Continue a Winning Season
The Tigers bowled at Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater defeating the Minster
Wildcats 2188 to 2022, improving their record to 3-0. Leading the
way for the Tigers was Makenzie Berning (198) and Megan Ward
(179). There was a total team effort in the five baker games as
they dominated the Wildcats. “Pla-Mor lanes lays an oil pattern
that is one of the greatest challenges in the league...
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Versailles
gains hard fought MAC victory, By George Starks
New Bremen proves to be a handful - VERSAILLES- “He’s going to get
double and triple teamed all year long and we know that.” Those were
the words of Versailles boys basketball coach Scott McEldowney Friday,
talking about his star senior, Kyle Ahrens, after the Tigers survived a
brutal 56-50 victory over New Bremen Friday. On the night, Ahrens was
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Mississinawa Valley gets hard earned victory;
Fourth
quarter defense propels Lady Hawks,
By George Starks -- UNION CITY- It took a little bit of everything
Thursday for Mississinawa Valley to gain its first victory of the year.
It all came together in the final eight minutes. Holding a slim 42-37
lead after three quarters of play, Mississinawa Valley used a solid
fourth quarter defense coupled with good rebounding and timely offense
to post a 67-53 CCC victory over Ansonia. The Lady...
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More
than 65,000 Deer Checked during Gun Hunting Season
COLUMBUS, OH – Hunters checked 65,485 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s
2014 gun hunting season, Dec. 1-7, according to the Ohio Department of
Natural Resources (ODNR). Rifles using specific straight-walled
cartridges were allowed during Ohio’s deer-gun season. Gun hunters took
advantage of the new opportunity and checked 5,360 deer with
straight-walled cartridge rifles. Hunters have checked 148,830 deer so
far in all 2014... read
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MV
takes down Newton in season opener, By George Starks
Barga proves successful in debut - UNION CITY- When Tim Barga took the
reins at Mississinawa Valley as the head boys basketball coach, there
were several things he did not know. The two biggest were the fact that
he did not know his kids and he didn’t know much about the teams in the
Cross County Conference. Barga may still not know much about the teams...
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Eldora
announces event tickets on sale
Race Fans Can Go Online, Call or Visit Starting 10 a.m. For Tickets and
Campsites -- ROSSBURG, OH (December 2) – For Eldora Speedway race fans,
the first Saturday in December is one of the most anticipated dates on
their ‘off-season’ calendar. It is the traditional date for
the opening of public ticket and campsite sales for the historic speed
plant’s marquee major events for the... read
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Tri-Village
spoils home opener for MV, By George Starks
UNION CITY- The Tri-Village Lady Patriots remained undefeated on the
young season Thursday, posting a sound 53-28 victory over Mississinawa
Valley in Cross County Conference play. Led by sophomore Allie Downing
with 18 points, the Patriots were in control most of the evening.
Senior Echo Brown was on a mission when it came to the board work,
collecting 15 rebounds, six off the... read
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Ft.
Recovery defense stops Arcanum, By George Starks
Johnting nets 17 for Trojans - ARCANUM- “We’ve got to get better.”
Those were the words of Arcanum coach Rachel Fearon Tuesday after her
Lady Trojans fell 44-29 to Ft. Recovery in non-conference action. “We
have to get better,” Fearon re-iterated on a night when there was very
little to talk about. “The big red X is on our backs and right now,
we’re folding in and letting people hit that...
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Lady Bowlers Open the Season with Two Wins
The season opener was a success for the lady bowlers beating Celina
2281 to 2043. The first match was held at Community Lanes in
Minster. Leading the way for the Tigers in the individual games
was Hannah Niekamp with a 160 & 164. Olivia Bruening also
came out strong with a 168 & 154. Bridget Holsapple and
Maggie Hedrick both rolled a strong single game with a 158 and 159
respectively. The Tiger scores in the five baker games were...
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Ansonia
finishes third in Burkett, By George Starks
NEW MADISON- After falling to Arcanum Friday, 73-51 in the opening game
of the 27th annual Bill Burkett Tournament, the Ansonia Lady Trojans
rebounded on Saturday with a 57-28 victory over Franklin Monroe.
Getting the win put the Tigers at 1-1 on the season but the third place
finish was a repeat of a year ago. With a very young team (only two
seniors) the Tigers were able to hold their...
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ONN
News… OSU President Drake
Joins Governor in Banning Letter
Friday 11/28/2014 - COLUMBUS - Ohio State University President Michael
V. Drake today banned the use of the letter M on Ohio State campus
through Saturday. Ohio State's president made the announcement on the
eve of the 111th edition of the greatest rivalry in sports, as Ohio
State faces its adversary from the university to the north off U.S.
Route 23 in Ann Arbor. "From Mirror Lake to Morrill Tower, we will be
turning this letter upside down... read
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T-V
wins title for fifth straight year, By George Starks
Lady Patriots defend Burkett title - NEW MADISON- What started out as
what could be defined as a dogfight, ended up as a track meet. For the
fifth consecutive year, the Tri-Village Lady Patriots kept the Bill
Burkett title at home with a 69-53 victory over Arcanum Saturday.
Coming close a year ago, the Lady Trojans wanted to knock off the
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Collins optimistic at Mississinawa Valley,
By George Starks
UNION CITY- With one year as the junior varsity coach at Mississinawa
Valley, now head coach Roger Collins it gearing up for his opening game
date with the Union Lady Rockets of Modoc, Indiana on December 2
starting at 6 p.m. With three scrimmages under his belt and one
scheduled for today at home with Dixie and Dayton Christian, Collins is
liking what he sees with his newly acquired squad...
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Eldora champions to be honored Jan. 24
ROSSBURG, OH (November 17) – An intense points chase at Eldora Speedway
that culminated with first-time champions Matt Westfall (DIRTcar
Modified) and Frank Paladino (Eldora Stock Car); along with Matt
Miller’s defense of his DIRTcar Late Model title, will be honored
Saturday evening January 24, 2015 with the annual Awards Celebration.
To be held in the adjacent Eldora Ballroom, the doors will swing open
at 5 p.m., with opening remarks... read
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Servicemen
Invited to Attend Free Basketball Game
Edison Community College invites past and present servicemen to attend
the men’s basketball game against Wright Patt Air Force Base free of
charge. The game will be played on Saturday, November 22 at 2 p.m. at
the Piqua Campus gymnasium. Edison recognizes the tremendous
contribution veterans and reservists make as citizens and students, and
are honored by of the level of diversity, experience and academic
excellence they bring to campus... read
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Breitbart
Sports… DEA Blitzes NFL with
Surprise Drug Inspections at Sunday Games
17 Nov 2014 -- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) crashed NFL
games on Sunday to search for narcotics. The DEA questioned team
medical staff and inspected bags in an effort to determine whether
teams illegally distribute drugs to players. The San Francisco 49ers
and the Seattle Seahawks admit that federal agents searched them after
their road games. The feds focused on road teams...
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Ahrens
will play for Izzo at Michigan State
VERSAILLES – It was never a secret as to where Versailles senior Kyle
Ahrens would play college basketball. The only question was when he
would sign. That question was put to rest Thursday night as Ahrens
finally inked his letter to go to Michigan State, trading the black and
orange for the green and white of the Spartans. Ahrens, the son of
Kevin and Susan Ahrens, had a signing ceremony...
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Puthoff
to become a Lady Oiler at Findlay
VERSAILLES – Versailles senior Krista Puthoff will be heading to
Findlay next fall. Puthoff signed her letter of intent to play
basketball there next fall on Thursday. The daughter of Marlene and
Steve Puthoff, Krista had originally planned on a volleyball career,
but opted to play college hoops instead. At the end of her junior
season, Puthoff had earned second team all-Ohio from the AP averaging...
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Russell
signs to Wright State University, By George Starks
Lady Wave senior happy with decision - GREENVILLE- Greenville senior
Ally Russell signed her letter of intent Wednesday and will be heading
to Fairborn next fall to play softball for Wright State University.
"I'm very excited," said Russell. "At first, I really didn't thing
signing was a big deal but I got my papers in the mail Monday and I was
excited that it was really... read
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V-Tigers
declawed by Minster, By George Starks
Wildcats too much to handle - PIQUA- “They’ve got a lot of weapons. I
give all the credit to Minster for playing well. And I’m very proud of
our kids for their effort. I felt they did what they could do.” Those
were the words of Versailles coach Adal Miller Friday after Minster
dropped a massive 45-19 loss on the Tiger in the regional semi-finals
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Fearon
gearing up for new season; Arcanum looking to improve, By
George Starks
ARCANUM- The first scrimmage of the new season revealed many things to
Arcanum coach Rachel Fearon. As with all first scrimmages, a coach will
see the good, the bad and the ugly and Fearon talked about it all. “I
think we did a really nice job getting the ball up the floor tonight,”
said Fearon after the Trojans scrimmage with Greenville and St. Henry.
“That’s definitely a positive of our game. The girls...
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Ball
handling key for Greenville girls; Kerns back at the helm, By George
Starks
ARCANUM- Rachel Kerns is once again at the helm in Greenville, leading
the way for the Lady Wave basketball team. Tuesday, the Wave took part
in a three way scrimmage as the former Wave standout will lead the
young Wave into battle during the upcoming season. With Arcanum and Ft.
Loramie providing the competition, Kerns soon found out what issues
needed to be addressed. While the offense...
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Eldora Speedway… World of Outlaws and USAC Weekend
Highlights 2015 Calendar
ROSSBURG, OHIO (Nov 6, 2014) – Over its first 61 seasons, tradition and
innovation have played a huge role in Eldora Speedway’s growth.
Tradition will be again be served in 2015 through the return of
Eldora’s signature major events, while the innovative twist includes
another first in the industry. Over the weekend of Friday and Saturday,
May 8 and 9, Eldora will pull together the World of Outlaws (WoO)
Sprint Car Series and the United States Auto Club (USAC)...
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Hunter
Education Courses Available
Free Courses Available in Several Southwest Ohio Counties - XENIA, OH-
Space is available for potential hunters who want to take Ohio’s hunter
education course before many of the state’s popular seasons begin,
according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division
of Wildlife. Ohio’s hunter education courses are taught by certified
instructors and are designed for every age and ability. Courses are
taught by some of... read
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Versailles
holds on for big victory, By George Starks
Peters runs wild against Vikings - CASSTOWN, OH- “It all begins at the
line of scrimmage,” said Versailles coach Adam Miller. Versailles did
exactly what it had to do Friday night against Miami East. The Tigers
controlled the line of scrimmage and would score a 34-27 victory in the
opening round of the OHSAA football playoffs. Versailles junior running
back Colin Peters... read
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Versailles
defeated in state semifinals of volleyball; Tigers finish with 26-2 mark,
By George Starks -- FAIRBORN - For most teams, a fourth place finish in
the state is an accomplishment. At Versailles, it’s a huge
disappointment. Thursday, the Tigers made the trip to the Ervin J.
Nutter Center and a date with Gate Gilmour Academy. It was just a year
ago the Tigers outlasted the Lady Lancers for the state title, sending
the Cleveland area team home with the silver. This year, the tables
were turned... read
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Versailles
rocks Miami East in three sets; Tigers to play today in regional finals,
By George Starks
KETTERING - When you’re ranked number one in the state, playing around
with you opposition is something a team doesn’t do. Versailles didn’t
play around too much with Miami East Thursday as the Tigers earned the
right to play today in the regional finals after dropping a convincing
25-13, 25-9, 25-12 loss on the Vikings. Led by seniors Lauren Bruns
with 12 kills and 19 service points with four aces, Krista...
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Robison
named Player of the Year; FM soccer senior humbled, By George
Starks
PITSBURG- Recently, Franklin Monroe senior Brian Robison was named
Player of the Year in the Cross County Conference in soccer. While the
FM senior has received many accolades in the past, Robison was very
quick to point certain things out in regards to his award. “I’m very
grateful,” said Robison. “I couldn’t get to where I am without my
team and the coach (Danny Diceanu) and I’m just glad I could represent...
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Arcanum
struggles in road victory, By George Starks
O’Donnell carries team to win - UNION CITY- When quarterback Daniel
O’Donnell employs his will on the football field, it makes others take
notice. The Arcanum junior rushed for 193 yards on 23 carries with two
touchdowns as he led the Trojans to a 21-6 Cross County Conference
victory Friday over Mississinawa Valley. In addition, O’Donnell topped
the 1,000 yard... read
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Jets
title bid falls short, By George Starks
MONROE- Franklin Monroe gave it all it had Thursday in the Jets
district title game with Cincinnati Seven Hills at Monroe High School.
With 7:41 remaining, Seven Hills senior George Karamanoukian knocked in
the winning goal as the Stingers dropped a 3-2 district title loss on
the Jets. “It’s very difficult to get to this position and I’m very
proud of my guys and I thought they did a great job to get here,” said
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Pheasant
Releases Provide Additional Hunting Opportunities in Ohio
Hunters have the opportunity to pursue ring-necked pheasants this fall
at many wildlife areas across Ohio. More than 15,000 ring-necked
pheasants will be released at 27 Ohio public hunting areas to provide
additional hunting opportunities. Pheasants will be released Friday,
Oct. 24, and Friday, Oct. 31, prior to the small-game weekends for
youth hunters. Hunters age 17 and younger can hunt statewide for
rabbits, pheasants, and all other legal game in season during two
designated... read
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DC
Crew goes to Wright State
The DC Crew U11/U10 boys soccer teams from the Darke County Soccer
Association took part in the Wright State vs. Cleveland State Men’s
Soccer game Wednesday October 15th @ Wright State University Alumni
Field. The 11 DCSA players were introduced and walked out onto
the field with the starters for WSU prior to the game with Cleveland
State. The players were ball kids during the game, but at
half-time... read
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Ansonia
earns big win over Mississinawa Valley, By George Starks
Hoening now with 199 career wins - ANSONIA- It was just a year ago that
Mississinawa Valley finally did the unthinkable. The Blackhawks beat
Ansonia for the first time in the history of football at Mississinawa
Valley. Friday night, the winless Hawks looked to make it two in a row
but that never came close to happening. On the strength of 149 yards...
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Jets
soar over hapless Cardinals; Triad no match for FM, By George
Starks
PITSBURG- Marcus Horner, Jacob Shellabarger and Colby Chrisman scored
two goals each with Gustavo Ferreira adding another for good measure
Thursday, as the Franklin Monroe Jets sent Triad back to North
Lewisburg with a 7-0 sectional loss. The game winner came off the foot
of Shellabarger, a sophomore, with 32:14 left in the opening half. Less
than five minutes later, it was the senior, Marcus Horner that got into
the act... read
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Unlikely
hero produces winning goal for FM, By George Starks
Lady Jets to advance to second round - Pitsburg- When Franklin Monroe
coach Scott Howell was told that sometimes it’s better to be lucky than
it is to be good and he got lucky on this night, he responded,
“Amen…amen.” With only 12 girls dressed, Howell had to use every
resource he had Tuesday in the Lady Jets first round sectional game
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Cole
Named Edison Director of Athletics and Student Life
After an extensive search, Edison Community College has hired Nathan
(Nate) Cole as the new Director of Athletics and Student Life. Cole
will play a pivotal role in working with student athletes and coaches
while also helping to create an enjoyable culture for the students of
Edison. A seasoned coach and higher education professional, Cole brings
more than 19 years of... read
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Lady
Wave falls on senior night, By George Starks
GREENVILLE- For 18 minutes, the Greenville Lady Wave played Springfield
even. At the high school level, it takes 40 minutes to produce a win,
not 18 as Greenville well knows. Monday, the Wildcats dropped a 3-0
loss on Greenville in the final match of the year. Greenville wanted to
send its lone senior, Michaela Colby, out with a win but it wasn’t to
be. “We wanted to send off Michaela in a good way but we just didn’t
make the plays... read
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Jets
flame out while Ansonia and MV advance, By George Starks
TROY- With three teams in action Saturday, the picture became a little
clearer in the Troy sectional. In the opener, Franklin Monroe put op a
battle with Newton but in the end, the Indians prevailed, 25-20, 25-17
and 25-19. The loss ended the Jets season at 8-14. Ansonia will advance
to the second round to face a tough Ft. Loramie team. The Redskins
popped Bethel in... read
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Trojans
score big homecoming victory over Ansonia, By George Starks
ARCANUM- Defending your home turf is always a must on football night.
It’s even bigger on homecoming night. Ansonia threw everything it had
at the Trojans, including the kitchen sink, but in the end it was a
successful homecoming for the Trojans. Arcanum junior quarterback had
two scoring passes, one a school record of 87 yards, a school record,
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The
journey to state has begun, By George Starks
DARKE COUNTY- For many Darke County sports teams, the journey for state
gold has come and gone. For others, it has just begun with some
volleyball teams playing today in first round sectional action. In the
D-IV Troy sectional, Franklin Monroe, Mississinawa Valley and Ansonia
all squared off in early morning matches. The Jets battled Newton at 10
am, while Ansonia went up against Troy Christian with the Hawks...
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Arcanum
takes care of Hawks in three, By George Starks
MV seniors sent out on a down note - UNION CITY- Solid net play and a
bend but don’t break attitude helped propel Arcanum over Mississinawa
Valley in the straight Tuesday in Cross county Conference play. Rolling
to a convincing 25-11 win in the opener, the Lady Trojans found the
going a little rougher before posting duplicate wins of 25-21 for a 3-0
match win. After... read
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I
never realized until... By George Starks
GREENVILLE - The date was Tuesday, September 30th and my plan that day
was to go to Mississinawa Valley for volleyball. As I thought about
things that day, it struck me the fall sports was winding down and many
sports were coming to an end. The biggest of which was soccer and my
grandson, Dylan Knoop, a senior at Greenville. I looked at the Wave
schedule... read
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Tigers
remain in playoff hunt, By George Starks
VERSAILLES- In a defensive struggle, it was the Versailles defense that
made the difference. With 2:32 showing on the game clock, St. Henry
senior Jessie Neikamp took the ball in from one yard out. That score
brought the Redskins to within a 14-13 count. Going for the two point
conversion and a one point lead, the Skins would have loved nothing
more than... read
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Hawks
win in three over Bradford; Match ends in controversy, By
George Starks
BRADFORD- No matter what the sport, every coach wants to win. No coach
wants to win on a controversial call. With the Bradford Lady
Railroaders down 2-0 to Mississinawa Valley and trailing 24-18 in the
final set, Bradford coach Jamie Hocker did what any coach would want to
do on senior night. Let the seniors finish on the floor together.
Before the match had started Thursday, Hocker asked the officials if
putting the seniors... read
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Wave
drops tough GWOC game with Trotwood, By George Starks
Greenville now 2-12 overall - GREENVILLE - Take nothing away from
Greenville. “The Wave gave it everything they had and left it all on
the field,” said one referee. “It was a well-played game.” Fighting to
a 0-0 score after the first half of play, Greenville and GWOC North
foe, Trotwood went at each other deep into the second half. With 16:36
left in the game... read
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